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A second warning covering Cork and Kerry came into effect at 10pm last night and will remain in place until 9am on Friday. It gives the same message as above.

And a third warning covering Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath and Waterford came into effect at midnight and remains in place until 9am on Friday.

It has a slightly different message that reads: "South to southeast winds will gust to between 100 and 130 km/h, strongest at the coast. Along with a spell of heavy rain and high tides, there is a risk of some coastal flooding."

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Meanwhile, a Status Yellow wind warning is in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Limerick and Tipperary from midnight until 9am on Friday.

It reads: "South to southeast winds will gust to between 90 and 110 km/h. A spell of heavy rain will accompany the winds."

Meanwhile, a Status Orange marine warning for gales was issued at 4am.

It states: "Southerly winds will reach gale to strong gale force today on all Irish coastal waters and on the Irish Sea. Winds will reach storm force this morning on coasts from Slyne Head to Malin Head with a risk of violent storm force for a time."

A Status Yellow craft warning is also in place with the same message.

Read on below for our latest live updates on the situation across the country.

The wind warnings are no longer valid

Storm Callum has passed. Thank you for joining the Irish Mirror live weather blog.

12:26

Bad damage to a road in Kerry

11:51

National Emergency Coordination Group issues Storm Callum update

Storm Callum’s impact on Ireland resulted in minimal damage, a government meeting has found.

However, the cyclone will still be monitored as four counties remain under Met Eireann’s Status Orange wind warning.

The National Emergency Coordination Group released a statement on Friday morning outlining the key points after the meeting on the storm.

It said: “Storm Callum tracked as forecast by Met Éireann with the worst of the storm affecting the west coast and fortunately did not hit in all areas as hard as it could have, resulting in minimal disruption.

A mudslide in Cobh, Cork after Storm Callum (Image: Twitter/@kencurtin)

“Thanks to preparations by all agencies involved, coastal areas were protected from certain flooding. Galway in particular was protected by the aqua dam put in place. Assistance was also provided by the Defence forces and the Civil Defence through, amongst other things, filling of sandbags.

“ESB Networks reports some disruption to electricity supply nationally, with approximately 60,000 households without power at one point.

“Some disruption has been reported to transport infrastructure. Work is ongoing to resolve outstanding issues.”

Storm Callum's effect on Northern Ireland

Storm Callum has hit Northern Ireland with eastern areas predicted to take the biggest battering.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind and rain from 3am to just before midnight on Friday.

Meteorologists have warned of huge waves in coastal areas, while some travel chaos is to be expected because of the weather.

Hundreds of homes across Northern Ireland are without power this morning, while Translink is warning of disruption to services.

Aer Lingus has issued a list of flights that have been cancelled from Dublin Airport.

Experts are warning that spray and flooding on the roads will make driving difficult. Public transport delays and cancellations are expected.

The Met Office also said people should be aware of the dangers of fast flowing flood water, while winds of up to 90mph are expected.

They added: “Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.”

They also said there is “a good chance some communities cut off by flooded roads” while “power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely”.

With that in mind, the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) has issued advice for any work planned before, during or after the storm.

HSENI said the “main hazards” to be expected are falls from a height, flying debris and falling objects.

NIE contractor Matthew Campbell was killed by a falling tree when Storm Ali struck in September.

“Employers need to assess the risk from the effect of storm conditions on their work activities, identify the hazards and take necessary precautions,” HSENI said.

This is their advice:

- Extreme care must be taken when working with wind felled or damaged trees which could be unstable and risk crushing people involved in cutting and removing them

- Avoid all work at height, do not go on any roof or near exposed edges as winds over 23mph (Force 5) will affect balance and increase the chance of falls

- Stop work in places with a risk of falling objects or collapse of temporary structures, partially built structures, unsupported gable peaks etc

- Remove or secure loose materials which may be blown and become a hazard

- Access onto fragile roofs (corrugated iron, asbestos, PVC skylights etc.) damaged during the storm should only be undertaken with appropriate equipment to prevent falls though the roof

- If electrical power lines have been blown down or if there are any exposed electrical conductors, these must not be approached and NIE should be contacted on 03457 643643

- Check scaffolding is secured and adequately tied. It should also be inspected for safety following the storm

- Cranes should be inspected for damage before and after the storm. They should also be placed in a safe out of service position, with Luffing jib cranes in free slew with the jib at a safe out of service radius. Consult the manufacturer’s manual for advice

- After the storm, excavations and partially completed structures should be inspected for strength and stability

They added: “While it is not possible to detail every work related activity requiring attention as a result of storm damage, it is essential that employers should take account of the storm and the impact it may have had on work activities.”

08:07

Storm Callum pictured off the west coast of Ireland

... and here’s what it looked like off the coast of Ireland an hour ago!

08:06

Met Eireann's forecast for Storm Callum at midday on Friday

Here’s where Storm Callum will be at noon today.

07:47

Irish Rail's 'Stormwatch' updates

A busy morning for those running Irish trains today.

07:43

Met Eireann's general weather forecast for Ireland

A more general weather forecast from Met Eireann shows wind and rain will pelt us, as expected, but will ease off later on today.

It’s also expected to be a rather balmy 14 to 16 degrees.

07:41

Dublin Airport 'operating as normal'

07:34KEY EVENT

Thousands without power as ESB works to restore electricity after several large faults

Thousands of homes are without power this morning thanks to Storm Callum.

The ESB provided updates overnight, saying there were several large faults across several counties in Ireland due to the weather.

One of the largest is affecting 4,101 people in Ballydehob, west Cork. Another has hit 1,266 homes in Bruff, Co Limerick, while 996 are without electricity in Killinick, Co Wexford.

ESB says regarding the faults: “We apologise for the loss of supply. We are currently working to repair a fault affecting your premises and will restore power as quickly as possible.”

High winds on the seas

Just in case you were thinking of heading out to sea... a Status Orange marine warning for gales was issued at 4am.

It states: “Southerly winds will reach gale to strong gale force today on all Irish coastal waters and on the Irish Sea. Winds will reach storm force this morning on coasts from Slyne Head to Malin Head with a risk of violent storm force for a time.”

A Status Yellow craft warning is also in place with the same message.

07:10KEY EVENT

Latest updates to weather warnings

Storm Callum hit Ireland last night and is lashing the country with “severe gusts” up to 130km/h, heavy rain, high tides.

There is also a risk of coastal flooding in places.

Met Eireann has issued and since updated three Status Orange wind warnings for 13 counties.

There is also a Yellow wind warning in place.

The main Status Orange alert came into effect at 11pm last night for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Clare.

It’s set to remain in place until 5pm today, Friday.

It reads: “Southeast winds veering southwest will gust generally between 100 and 130km/h, higher in some coastal areas and on high ground.

“Along with a spell of heavy rain and high tides there is a risk of coastal flooding and damage.”

A second warning covering Cork and Kerry came into effect at 10pm last night and will remain in place until 9am on Friday. It gives the same message as above.

And a third warning covering Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath and Waterford came into effect at midnight and remains in place until 9am on Friday.

It has a slightly different message that reads: “South to southeast winds will gust to between 100 and 130 km/h, strongest at the coast. Along with a spell of heavy rain and high tides, there is a risk of some coastal flooding.”

Meanwhile, a Status Yellow wind warning is in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Limerick and Tipperary from midnight until 9am on Friday.

It reads: “South to southeast winds will gust to between 90 and 110 km/h. A spell of heavy rain will accompany the winds.”

07:02KEY EVENT

Good morning again

Hello and welcome to the second day of our live Storm Callum blog.

We’ll be bringing you all the updates from the weather event across Ireland this morning as it plays havoc in several counties.

22:22KEY EVENT

Some flights cancelled tomorrow:

20:58

Friday morning's forecast:

The national forecaster said: “Friday morning will start very windy and in places stormy with bright spells and a few scattered showers.

Rain and high winds are on the way (Stock) (Image: Getty)

“The strong south or southwest winds will moderate across the bulk of the country by late morning but will remain very strong in coastal areas of the west and north with further severe gusts possible here.

“Outbreaks of rain will develop across the south and east during the late morning and persist into the afternoon with scattered showers elsewhere. Highest temperatures will range 12 to 16 degrees.”

20:42

Over 110km/h winds as coastline gets battered by Storm Callum

Met Eireann said: “This event is predominantly expected to be a coastal one, though the severe winds will extend to many inland parts, overnight and very early on Friday morning.

“The gusts will be severe and possibly damaging (>110km/h), in particular for aforementioned coastal areas and close to the squally cold front, as it pushes up over the country overnight.”

17:46

Five counties have Status Orange weather warnings extended

Met Éireann said: “Severe Orange and Yellow Wind Warnings apply for Thursday night and Friday. Note, the Severe Orange Warning has just recently been extended in time out to 18:00 on Friday for coastal areas of Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Clare.

“Further warnings were being considered later Friday across parts of the south and east, with the risk for another swathe winds and rain. However the severity and likelihood of these secondary event appears to have diminished considerably.”

17:45

'Potentially damaging gusts' to hit tonight

Met Eireann said: “Becoming very windy in places, stormy tonight as frontal rain-bands associated with Storm Callum extend northwards across Ireland. Winds will back S or SE’ly in direction and strengthen with severe and potentially damaging wind gusts likely, more esp in coastal regions. Lows 8 to 11°C.”

16:39

Are schools open tomorrow? Statement from the Department of Education

Following on from today’s meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Group, the Department is advising schools and parents as follows;

Schools and all education centres (universities, IoTs and further education centres) in areas affected by a status orange alert should remain vigilant, and keep themselves appraised of any hourly and other updates from Met Éireann, and from their local authorities, local radio, and an Garda Síochána.

In all events, and if in any doubt, schools should err on the side of caution. Schools are empowered to make closure decisions if, in their judgment in the interests of child safety, it is prudent to do so. Any and all decisions about school closures will be informed by, as well as prevailing and predicted conditions, any damage that might have been caused to school buildings overnight or at any time during the storm, and whether such damage, - where it exists, - might present a risk to child safety.

We will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses and will follow any advice from the National Emergency Coordination Group.